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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Apr 01, 2026 · by

Episode Seven: The Man Born Blind

Safina Stewart in conversation with Dr Byron Smith, discussing Jesus' encounter with the man born blind in John 9.

Mar 31, 2026 · by

March 2026 News Update

Read our March 2026 News Update as Gershon Nimbalker reflects on following Jesus in a time of war.

Mar 31, 2026 · by

The Donkey and the Warhorse

James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, shares a reflection on the need to listen to those bearing the cost of war and our call to be peacemakers.

Mar 31, 2026 · by

James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, shares a personal reflection on the growing conflict in the Middle East and Jesus’ invitation to walk the narrow path of love.

Mar 27, 2026 · by

Peace not Empire. Jesus not Genghis.

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace’s National Director, reflects on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday pointing us to the way of love over fear, and peace over empire.

Mar 25, 2026 · by

Episode Six: The Gerasene Demoniac

James Harris in conversation with Dr Byron Smith, discussing Jesus' encounter with the Gerasene demoniac in Mark 5.

Mar 18, 2026 · by

Episode Five: The Woman with Bleeding

Jane Kelly in conversation with Dr Louise Gosbell, discussing Jesus' encounter with the woman with bleeding in Mark 5.

Mar 11, 2026 · by

Episode Four: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

Jane Kelly in conversation with Uncle Pastor Dr Ray Minniecon, discussing Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus the tax collector.

Mar 06, 2026 · by

Gender Equality is for Everyone

Ellaina Welsman, Common Grace's Community Engagement Manager, and Domestic and Family Violence Justice Coordinator, reflects on the stories we tell about gender and why they matter.

Mar 04, 2026 · by

Episode Three: The Paralysed Man Lowered Through the Roof

Dr Louise Gosbell in conversation with Phil Walker-Harding, discussing Jesus' encounter with the paralysed man lowered through the roof in Mark 2.

Feb 27, 2026 · by

February 2026 News Update

Read our February 2026 News Update as Gershon Nimbalker reflects on reimagining power in a world of plenty.

Feb 27, 2026 · by John Na'em Snobar

A Palestinian Christian Response to Australia’s Cohesion Debate

John Na’em Snobar, Director of Advocacy at Palestinian Christians in Australia, draws on Scripture, lived experience, and years in diplomacy to reflect on Australia’s cohesion debate.

Feb 25, 2026 · by

Episode Two: The Man with the Shrivelled Hand

Gershon Nimbalker in conversation with Safina Stewart, discussing Jesus' encounter with the man with the shrivelled hand in Mark 3.

Feb 18, 2026 · by

Episode One: The Samaritan Woman at the Well

Gershon Nimbalker and Erica Mandi Manga discuss Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4.

Feb 16, 2026 · by

Committing Ourselves to the Long, Steady Work of Love

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace National Director, shares an invitation to support the work of Common Grace.

Jan 30, 2026 · by

January 2026 News Update

Read our January 2026 News Update as Gershon Nimbalker reflects on being a faithful presence in fractured times.